Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Summer Conference

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its 9th Annual Summer Conference July 25-27 at the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee. GCA President Brent Galloway invites producers from across the state to attend. The event kicks off Thursday evening, July 25 with a reception, grill out and family fun. On Friday, July 26, business begins with committee meetings that are open to …

Promoting Georgia Beef for the 4th of July

With another big holiday coming up, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been busy promoting various beef cuts and recipes. In this Beef Checkoff report, GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says GBB is excited about all the beef that will be cooked this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Latest Cotton and Peanut Numbers

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest look at the nation’s cotton crop. When it comes to the peanut crop, Rippey notes they are one crop developing ahead of schedule. In Alabama, 64 percent of the cotton is squaring, that compares to only 43 percent this time last year. 5 percent is setting bolls. 53 percent of the peanut crop …

Georgia Hemp Production Update

We are hearing more and more about hemp production and what is taking place in various states. In Georgia, the “Hemp Farming Act” requires the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) to promulgate rules regulating hemp growers and processors in the state and submit its plan to USDA for approval. According to the GDA, they are currently in the process of …

Members of Georgia Delegation Urge Timely, Effective Implementation of Disaster Relief Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) wrote to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to encourage the Trump administration to work with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to ensure that farmers affected by Hurricane Michael receive needed aid as soon as possible. They applauded Secretary Perdue for his support of disaster aid legislation signed into …

2019 Field Day: New Technology and Research

(Sunbelt Ag Expo) — The 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is July 25, and farmers are invited to come and get practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies farmers can use to improve their operations. The half-day event will take place at the 600-acre Darrell Williams Research Farm, located at the Expo show site …

Georgia Cotton Commission Approves 2020 Budget

Last week, the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) met and approved their fiscal 2020 budget. GCC Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says the mission for the next year has been given to the staff, with research being a big part of the budget.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Various Conservation Practices through Georgia NRCS

The 2018 Farm Bill was enacted back in December, and the legislation continues its strong support for conservation efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers through reauthorization and expanded flexibility of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs.  NRCS in Georgia wants to remind producers they offer financial and technical assistance through conservation practices, activities and enhancements to help make and …